Pinki for County Commissioner

What a hoot! Pinki's new political campaign for County Commissioner is turning out to be a whole lot of fun for all of us!

A little background: From the outset of setting up 'Judy's Blog' on our website we agreed that we would not air our political views. Let's be honest. Pinki was more concerned about me airing MY political views! We always have wonderful, productive animated conversations between us privately. But since we are a non-denominational, non-political, open-minded new "green" community, it's our agreement that it is best not to mix business with politics or religion in the marketing of SeaSide Village. Fair enough. So I refrain....with bited tongue.

For some time now Pinki has discussed her interest in running for a Franklin County Commission seat in the November 2008 election based upon her concerns for our community. This intention has been close to her heart, although she had been sounding as if she might wait another 4 years. Clearly we've been busy building SeaSide Village. She's been busy with the design, build-out and furnishing of the models, and soon the construction of the infrastructure. She also owns and runs a Title Company. Her life is quite rich and full.

Yet she gets it all done on time AND goes fishing on a regular basis, travels to visit her son William pitching minor league baseball, spends time with her friends, and does it all with a sense of humor. She seems to manage her busy life very well.

Knowing her insightfulness, keen interest in public service and community well-being, and doing good things for people, along with her inate sense of fairness, I wasn't surprised when, at the last moments for filing, she decided her time was now to make a difference.

I've been in business a lotta lotta years, and must say: I can't think of a better person to be in business with, to trust for a fair assessment, to find a sensible solution.....to be a teammate with.

So we've all jumped in with her! We are having SO MUCH FUN preparing her campaign. Her husband Dana, sister Pamela and I are the "reply all" for the campaign ideas, materials, editings, all hours of the day and night. Jack Kerigan of Kerigan Marketing in Port St. Joe, who has worked with us for over a year on SeaSide, and his Ace designer, Catherine Noel, have been right there with us for the last minute preparations of materials in order for Pinki to get up to speed.

Pinki doesn't typically think she photographs well, doesn't like her hair, her blouse, her make-up, her smile....whenever we take SeaSide photos. But what is true is that her message of "New Thinking....New Listening" is perfect to reflect who she is.

She might not like that I'm posting this on my blog, not because it is political, but because it is about her. I'm just so proud of this creative, ethical, smart, energetic SeaSide partner following her heart to put herself out there for the greater good that I am compelled to write this blog for Pinki.

Pinki and crew were in the St. George Island 4th of July Parade in the "Pinki-Mobile" (golf cart), with Dana and dog Sadie driving in the front seat, and she and Pamela in the back, tossing Mardi Gras beads and candy. How much fun is she having!!?

Judy Miller - Campaign Worker